Event Reports

Energy Working Group had a meeting among through an electronic connection on 2 April 2020. There were two agendas discussed, namely sharing session on Asian Development Bank (ADB) Street Lighting Program by Thomas Dressen and the Finalization of Energy Position Paper. In the first session, Thomas Dressen conveyed his practical way together with an ADB consultant in applying Public Private Partnership structure in Denpasar, over the last 3 years. He also shared the intention of this initiative is to demonstrate removal of current barriers through PPP for governments and to have private-sector companies develop, fund and implement Energy Efficiency.

The meeting continued to discuss the Energy Position Paper. Like previous year, the paper is still highlighting policies to reach out the national renewable energy target of 23%. The group also included key recommendations aim to create certain conditions, namely: (1) Clarity; (2) Predictability and Transparent Procurement; (3) Predictable Pricing, Established and Efficient Providers of Renewable Energy; (4) Easy Access to Capital; and (5) Simple Project Structures.

On 2 April 2020, Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology Working Group organized a task force meeting via zoom video conference to discuss about the progress of position paper, titled “Time for Patient: The Availability and Accessibility of Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices for Indonesian Patients”. The paper will describe the potential of both Pharmaceutical and Medical Investment in Indonesia and also provide key recommendations to the government to attract more foreign investment to support the health sector in the era of National Healthcare Insurance. In addition, the group also shared information on the Government’s support, particularly economic incentive policies for business in combating COVID 19 pandemic in the country.